Dave McGinnis
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Dave McGinnis is the linebackers coach of the Tennessee Titans
. He formerly was the head coach
of the Arizona Cardinals
from 2000 through 2003.
, where he graduated in 1973 with a degree in business management. Prior to joining the NFL ranks, McGinnis spent 13 years in college football, including at his alma mater Texas Christian University (1973–74, '82), Missouri (1975–77), Indiana State (1978, '80-81) and Kansas State (1983–85).
McGinnis has coached in the NFL beginning in 1986. From 1986 to 1995, he was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears
, and spent 1996-2000 as defensive coordinator
of Arizona
before being hired to replace Vince Tobin
. From 2000-2003, McGinnis compiled a 17-40 record with the team. However, he had a record of 14-12 in games decided by eight or less points. The reason for his lack of success as a head coach has been attributed to the lack of talent on his team, as his successor Dennis Green
failed to win more than six games in any season despite previously earning acclaim as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings
.
McGinnis was the focal figure in an embarrassing public relations blunder by the Chicago Bears in 1999. After McGinnis interviewed for the vacant head coach position on Thursday, January 22, team president Mike McCaskey prematurely organized a news conference for the following day with local and national media to announce the hiring of McGinnis as the 11th Head Coach of the Chicago Bears. The news came as a surprise to most notably Dave McGinnis, who had not reached terms on a contract. In an attempt to save face, the Chicago Bears postponed the news conference and issued a personal apology to McGinnis from the patriarch of Bears ownership, Ed McCaskey. However, McGinnis remained disenchanted with the order of business conducted by the Chicago Bears organization and officially declined future consideration.
He became the Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Coach for the Tennessee Titans
in 2004.
Dave McGinnis Coaching Ledger
1973-74: Texas Christian
(Graduate Assistant)
1975: Missouri
(Graduate Assistant)
1976-77: Missouri
(Defensive Backs)
1978, '80-81: Indiana State
(Defensive Backs)
1982: Texas Christian
(Defensive Backs)
1983-85: Kansas State
(Defensive Ends/Linebackers)
1986-95: Chicago Bears
(Linebackers)
1996-2000: Arizona Cardinals
(Defensive Coordinator)
2000-2003: Arizona Cardinals
(Head Coach 12/18/00)
2004: Tennessee Titans
(Linebackers)
2005-10: Tennessee Titans
(Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers)
2011–Present: Houston Texas
(Senior Assistant)
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
. He formerly was the head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
of the Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
from 2000 through 2003.
Biography
McGinnis graduated from Snyder High School, Snyder Texas. McGinnis was a three-year starter as a defensive back at Texas Christian UniversityTexas Christian University
Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and founded in 1873. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ...
, where he graduated in 1973 with a degree in business management. Prior to joining the NFL ranks, McGinnis spent 13 years in college football, including at his alma mater Texas Christian University (1973–74, '82), Missouri (1975–77), Indiana State (1978, '80-81) and Kansas State (1983–85).
McGinnis has coached in the NFL beginning in 1986. From 1986 to 1995, he was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, and spent 1996-2000 as defensive coordinator
Defensive coordinator
A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a gridiron football team who is in charge of the defense. Generally, along with his offensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
of Arizona
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
before being hired to replace Vince Tobin
Vince Tobin
Vincent Michael Tobin is a longtime American football coach and former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. He is currently a special assistant to the Green Bay Packers.-College coaching career:...
. From 2000-2003, McGinnis compiled a 17-40 record with the team. However, he had a record of 14-12 in games decided by eight or less points. The reason for his lack of success as a head coach has been attributed to the lack of talent on his team, as his successor Dennis Green
Dennis Green
Dennis "Denny" Green is an American football head coach for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League...
failed to win more than six games in any season despite previously earning acclaim as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
.
McGinnis was the focal figure in an embarrassing public relations blunder by the Chicago Bears in 1999. After McGinnis interviewed for the vacant head coach position on Thursday, January 22, team president Mike McCaskey prematurely organized a news conference for the following day with local and national media to announce the hiring of McGinnis as the 11th Head Coach of the Chicago Bears. The news came as a surprise to most notably Dave McGinnis, who had not reached terms on a contract. In an attempt to save face, the Chicago Bears postponed the news conference and issued a personal apology to McGinnis from the patriarch of Bears ownership, Ed McCaskey. However, McGinnis remained disenchanted with the order of business conducted by the Chicago Bears organization and officially declined future consideration.
He became the Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Coach for the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
in 2004.
Head coaching record
| Team | |Regular Season | ARZ 2000 Arizona Cardinals season The 2000 Arizona Cardinals season was the Cards' 13th season in Arizona. The Cardinals ranked 24th in the NFL in total offense and 30th in total defense... |
2000 2000 NFL season The 2000 NFL season was the 81st regular season of the National Football League. The season ended with Super Bowl XXXV when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants.Week 1 of the season reverted to Labor Day weekend in 2000... |
1 | 8 | 0 | .111 | 5th in NFC East | - | - | - | (mid-season replacement) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARZ 2001 Arizona Cardinals season -NFL Draft:-Staff:-Roster:-Schedule:-Standings:-References:**... |
2001 2001 NFL season The 2001 NFL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Football League.Following a pattern set in 1999, the first week of the season was permanently moved to the weekend following Labor Day... |
7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 4th in NFC East | - | - | - | |||
| ARZ 2002 Arizona Cardinals season -Roster:-Schedule:-References:**... |
2002 2002 NFL season The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League.The league went back to an even number of teams, expanding to 32 teams with the addition of the Houston Texans. The clubs were then realigned into eight divisions, four teams in each... |
5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 4th in NFC West | - | - | - | |||
| ARZ 2003 Arizona Cardinals season The 2003 Arizona Cardinals season was the 84th season the team was in the National Football League. The team was unable to improve upon their previous output of 5-11, instead winning only four games. For the fifth consecutive season, the team failed to reach the playoffs. This resulted in the... |
2003 2003 NFL season -Milestones:The following teams and players set all-time NFL records during the season:-Team:-Individual:-Awards:-External Links:**-References:*NFL Record and Fact Book *... |
4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 4th in NFC West | - | - | - | - | ||
| Total | 17 | 40 | 0 | |||||||||
Dave McGinnis Coaching Ledger
1973-74: Texas Christian
(Graduate Assistant)
1975: Missouri
(Graduate Assistant)
1976-77: Missouri
(Defensive Backs)
1978, '80-81: Indiana State
(Defensive Backs)
1982: Texas Christian
(Defensive Backs)
1983-85: Kansas State
(Defensive Ends/Linebackers)
1986-95: Chicago Bears
(Linebackers)
1996-2000: Arizona Cardinals
(Defensive Coordinator)
2000-2003: Arizona Cardinals
(Head Coach 12/18/00)
2004: Tennessee Titans
(Linebackers)
2005-10: Tennessee Titans
(Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers)
2011–Present: Houston Texas
(Senior Assistant)